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<blockquote data-quote="Junglelandmama" data-source="post: 466341"><p>Hi everyone. It's been ages since I have been here. That is good and bad. Aly is doing really, really well. Freshman year in HS and on the Frosh Volleyball team. So beautiful and TALL! Doing well in her special day class, still at about a 3rd grade level, but getting As and Bs and on Honor Roll. I am so happy her school acknowleges good grades even in Special Education classes. </p><p></p><p>Jayme, now 7, is showing more and more signs of being on the spectrum. Kinda struggling with her at the moment and pediatrician doctor isn't too keen on having her tested. So, you know me, Warrior Mom, will look into it on my own. Her social anxiety is off the charts and her tics have really taken off. She is too stinkin' smart for her own good, lol!</p><p></p><p>My bad news is, my mom passed away on 9-9-11. It was after a 7 month battle with bladder cancer. It was actually a very serene passing with family surrounding her. I am sad, but relieved she is out of pain.</p><p></p><p>My main reason for posting today is that Aly had a Power Point presentation last week and I just have to share it. Might give a little hope to those that are hurting today. Keep in mind, this is a 14 yo with the mind of about a 3rd grader. She got help from her teacher to make it flow but her teacher assures me that the idea were all Aly's. The subject was "Sterotypes":</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I am an African American girl who was born in XXXXXXX.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">My mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Because of this, I have a learning disability.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I was adopted by a white family.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">My adopted family is very white and I'm very dark skinned African American.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">People always stare at us every where we go.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">They look at us in shock and wonderment.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Sometimes people make rude comments to us.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Some people tell us that I shouldn't be with a white family.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">My experiences with stereotypes:</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I was the only African American at my school in XXXXX, CA.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">They called me names like "*****" and "Brownie". Sometimes they would push me and call me the "B" word.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Just because I'm African American in a white family doesn't mean I'm a foster child.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">People think I'm not good enough</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Staring never stops.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm not dumb because I am in Special Education.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">My name is Aly and I am a great person.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I love my family.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm lucky to have been adopted by a loving family.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm a very good person.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm a strong student athlete, I'm on the volleyball team and I'm going to tryout for basketball.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm a good friend.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm outgoing, creative and understanding.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I don't care what people think.</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I'm happy to be me.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I am so proud of her I can't stand it, lol! </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Anyways, will read up on what y'all been up to. I miss you all!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Hugs, Vickie</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Junglelandmama, post: 466341"] Hi everyone. It's been ages since I have been here. That is good and bad. Aly is doing really, really well. Freshman year in HS and on the Frosh Volleyball team. So beautiful and TALL! Doing well in her special day class, still at about a 3rd grade level, but getting As and Bs and on Honor Roll. I am so happy her school acknowleges good grades even in Special Education classes. Jayme, now 7, is showing more and more signs of being on the spectrum. Kinda struggling with her at the moment and pediatrician doctor isn't too keen on having her tested. So, you know me, Warrior Mom, will look into it on my own. Her social anxiety is off the charts and her tics have really taken off. She is too stinkin' smart for her own good, lol! My bad news is, my mom passed away on 9-9-11. It was after a 7 month battle with bladder cancer. It was actually a very serene passing with family surrounding her. I am sad, but relieved she is out of pain. My main reason for posting today is that Aly had a Power Point presentation last week and I just have to share it. Might give a little hope to those that are hurting today. Keep in mind, this is a 14 yo with the mind of about a 3rd grader. She got help from her teacher to make it flow but her teacher assures me that the idea were all Aly's. The subject was "Sterotypes": [COLOR=#000][FONT=times new roman]I am an African American girl who was born in XXXXXXX. My mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol. I was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Because of this, I have a learning disability. I was adopted by a white family. My adopted family is very white and I'm very dark skinned African American. People always stare at us every where we go. They look at us in shock and wonderment. Sometimes people make rude comments to us. Some people tell us that I shouldn't be with a white family. My experiences with stereotypes: I was the only African American at my school in XXXXX, CA. They called me names like "*****" and "Brownie". Sometimes they would push me and call me the "B" word. Just because I'm African American in a white family doesn't mean I'm a foster child. People think I'm not good enough Staring never stops. I'm not dumb because I am in Special Education. My name is Aly and I am a great person. I love my family. I'm lucky to have been adopted by a loving family. I'm a very good person. I'm a strong student athlete, I'm on the volleyball team and I'm going to tryout for basketball. I'm a good friend. I'm outgoing, creative and understanding. I don't care what people think. I'm happy to be me. I am so proud of her I can't stand it, lol! Anyways, will read up on what y'all been up to. I miss you all! Hugs, Vickie [/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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